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Posted December 4, 2011 by paul stokes in News and Updates

This is what I am going to do with most of the items submitted for review, I give them away. Many ways to enter and many prizes to win. This is my way of thanking you for reading and supporting ofBonsai Magazine.

Stuff to Win (or see below):

2 sets of The World of Bonsai Series One on DVD (valued at $59.95 each)
1 copy of Best of Bonsai Europe Vol. 3 (valued at $60)
1 copy of PINES: Growing and Styling Japanese Black & White Pine Bonsai (valued at $29.95), donated by Stone Lantern and Bonsai Bark
1 copy of PINES: Growing and Styling Japanese Black & White Pine Bonsai (valued at $29.95)
1 copy of Junipers: Growing and Styling Juniper Bonsai (valued at $29.95)
1 copy of The Magician: The Bonsai Art of Kimura 2, (valued at $29.95), donated by Stone Lantern and Bonsai Bark
1 copy of Shohin Bonsai, Majesty in Miniature, (valued at $24.95), donated by Stone Lantern and Bonsai Bark
2 copies of The Sphagnum Moss Bonsai Method (valued at $29.95 each)
1 copy of Bonsai Today’s Pocket Bonsai Gallery (valued at $7.50)
1 copy of 101 Essential Tips Bonsai (valued at $5)

Ways to enter (or see below):

Mandatory Entries:
1. You must “like” ofBonsai Magazine on facebook (1 entry)
2. You must “like” Stone Lantern & Bonsai Bark on facebook (1 entry)

Other Ways to Enter:
One time entries (can be done only once)
1. Leave a comment below telling us about a book or product you would like to see us review or offer as a future raffle prize. (2 entries)
2. Subscribe to ofBonsai Magazine via email (2 entry)
3. Add ofBonsai to your Google+ Circles (1 entry)
4. “like” and share this contest with your facebook friends (2 entries)

Ways to enter everyday!
Read and comment on three articles, galleries or reviews found within the ofBonsai Magazine, Comments must be relevant to the content of the article. (1 entry for every three comments per day)

All entries must be completed using the widget below by 01/04/2012.


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About the Author

paul stokes
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Paul Stokes (USA) is an amateur bonsai enthusiast from Madison, Wisconsin. A web designer, internet and computer programmer, landscaper, construction worker, Paul has long been fascinated by the miniaturization of trees in pots. He has been involved with bonsai since 2000, when his girlfriend bought him a mini-bonsai starter kit for his birthday; he became a member of Badger Bonsai Society a year later.

18 Comments


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    The first prize is the Sphagnum Moss bonsai method?

    You HAVE to be joking.




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    Youri van Pinxteren

    Hi,

    Could you review the book ‘Bonsai Potters’ by D Giphart and L Arzooyan. I hear it was a very good book about bonsai pottery.

    Thanks!




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    John Porterfield

    I don’t have a specific book I would like reviewed, but something on forest plantings would be of interest to me.




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    I would like to second the motion on the book ‘Bonsai Potters’ by D Giphart and L Arzooyan. I have been thinking about making some bonsai lately and would love to read your take on this book.




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    Thanks for being so generous with your raffle giveaways.
    I hope I win something!

    I would like to see early editions of Bonsai Today offered in future raffles.
    These early editions, 1-30 or so, are highly sought after in all of my local clubs.

    Also, I would like to see Walter Palls bonsai blog added to your site. He keeps an almost daily blog with a plethora of valuable info on his own website.
    Im not sure if you can do this. You would probably have to contact him and ask permission to republish his work, then set up an automatic live feed via from site.

    Thanks!
    Collin P




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    Ken Sowder

    http://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Pruning-Tools-Plants-Care/dp/B004YTI3G6/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1323405566&sr=8-13
    I’ve seen many tool sets like this one advertised for fairly low prices. The sets contain anywhere between 10 and 34 pieces. As stated before, the prices, when compaired to the “high quality” Japanese tools, are pretty cheap. But is the quality good enough to warrant buying one of these sets? Also if they are of decient quality, these sets could be a good prize to give away in the raffle.




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    Ken Sowder

    Is it me, or does the contest page change everyday?




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    Youri van Pinxteren

    One more to review: The book ‘Bonsai Craftsman’ of ‘Takeo Kawabe’ http://bonsai-kawabe.com/book-en.html

    It looks like a very good book to me even though it’s in Japanese. There are many pictures in it.




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    Dirk Pretorius

    Although I first thought about suggesting a autographed picture of myself for the next raffle I would now like to replace that notion with perhaps a copy of Dan Barton’s “Bonsai Book”,,As I am still a beginner I found Dan Barton’s advice on cultivation and styling very insightful, but what struck me even more was his philosophies on bonsai and life. Very innspirational. Also it would also probrably be a noble idea to include John Naka’s 2 :”Bonsaitechniques” books(which always seem to elude me). I would also like to second Collin Perry’s notion of BonsaiToday issues. They are always very awe-inspiring.

    Then I would also like to thank you for holding such a raffel. It is very generous of you to share your (bountiful booty) with us passerbys.

    Hope everyone wins someting they wanted.
    God bless :)




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    LeAnn Juel

    I would like you to review a USA made watering can that I just heard about: Manufactured by Dramm corporation, http://www.rainwand.com/watering-cans.html

    I love that it is manufactured in the US, and that it is not metal. They get too hot in the sun.

    Thanks




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    Hi there!

    Great contest, I gladly join! The widget doesnt work however, I constantly get an error? I tried two browsers…

    Hope I can also participate with this comment, I will mention what I did so you can check it!

    - I liked you on Facebook
    - I liked Stone Lantern on Facebook
    - I added you to my circles on Google+
    - Book review: I really like The World of Kunio Kobayashi, a stunning book that deserves a listing on your site!

    All the best for 2012!
    Oscar




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    josh

    Small starter trees or seeds would be a really cool raffle giveaway!!!




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    Hello would love to know the difference between USA annealed copper wire like this http://www.weetree.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=20 … and copper wire imported from Japan, is there much difference? i would like to see comparisons on two initially styled trees over time. Thank you for everything!! this raffle is Great!




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    Winners have been chosen and notified. To see who won, please see the widget above.




  15. avatar
     
    Belen

    A FB friend informed me that I won on this raffle. As I checked it out I have seen how true it is with this numberEntry #45Belen N..
    My question is, how will I claim my award ? On February , 2012 , I will be back to Vienna, Austria.
    Please, give me some information about this. I am totally excited. More power and in moment “Greetings from the Philippines”. Belen Nemec.





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